LEAD OFFICER (DESIGN CONTRACTS & DELIVERY)

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Officer to join their expanding Design, Contracts and Delivery team. This role is pivotal in delivering infrastructure projects within Cardiff, requiring expertise in technical design and AutoCAD. You will be responsible for undertaking and supervising highway infrastructure designs, preparing NEC4 contract documents, and providing essential project management support. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to make a significant impact in a high-pressure environment, ensuring the successful delivery of vital highway schemes for the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway infrastructure design and project management.
• Ability to supervise and check designs from team members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highway infrastructure projects with technical design support.
• Prepare contract documents and manage project delivery.

Skills

AutoCAD

Highway Design

Project Management

Contract Preparation

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

NEC4 Contract Documents

Job description

An opportunity has become available for a Lead Officer, Working within the Design, Contracts and Delivery Section.

Design Contracts and Delivery are a rapidly expanding team and are instrumental in the design and delivery of infrastructure projects within Cardiff.

About the job

The post will be required to provide technical design and AutoCad support in a profit driven, high-pressure environment, delivering highway schemes for Cardiff and surrounding authorities.

What We Are Looking For From You

We are looking for a motivated individual who can work as an individual or as part of a team to deliver highway infrastructure projects.

Some of the main requirements of the role will be:

• Undertake highway infrastructure designs (concept and detailed design)
• Supervise and check team members designs (concept and detailed design)
• Technical support for scheme design (concept and detailed design)
• Technical support for the preparation of contract documents, bills of quantities, reports, including tender evaluations.
• Prepare NEC4 contract documents for tender
• Support Project Management of the delivery of work.

You will require a full, valid driving licence.

Additional information

For further information regarding this post please contact Gareth Dean on [e-mail]

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

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Job Category Architects / Engineers / Surveyors

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent